THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: NOVEMBER 23, 1919.
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France Se n d s
Woman to
Capital
Jeanne Bouvier, Toiler,
Says Sun About to Shine
for Working Women
of World. N '
By AUGUSTIN LARDY.
. , International Srrvlc Staff Com.
pondent.
Washington, Nov. 22. "The Song
of the Shirt," is the burden of the
story that Jeanne Bouivier of Paris,
brings to the International Con
gress of Working Women, con
vening in Washington today. '
V , She comes as one of the two
Ijrench delegates to the congress,
and is also to represent her govern
ment as technical advisor to the
International Labor conference,
does this white-haired little French
woman whose childhood was passed
- in drudgery of IS hours a day in
French factories; whose whole life
is a history of slavery that has
scarred her hands, lined her face
with suffering, and yet "has still
strong, the light of hope in her dark
eyes that the future holds' indeed
the true emancipation of the work
ing women ot tne world.
Thus she conies to America, this
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niie iicui.il woman, uneniDiiterea
by the years that gave her nothing
but toil clad in simple black, but
bringing with her all the brightness
of the idealism, all the unflagging
courage of women" of the land that
bore Jeanne D Arc.
"Ah!" she said to a group of
newspaper men when she caught
her first glimpse of the Capitol. 'I
hold my breath! See! Sunlight
strike ze dome. Eet ees here liberty
was born. 'Eetxes here commences
ze new life for women who work.
I. know eet. I feel eet!"
That she found an interpreter and
her, halting English gave way to
rapid-fire French. Her black eyes
sparkled, her face lighted, her white,
scarred .old hands" flutterinsr in ex
jiressive pantomine. She was tell-
nig how some day the weight of
degrading labor will be lifted from
the workwoman of Europe. Amer
ica did not know America cojld
not know the bitterness of the
Continental woman's lot. She
, spoke of their labor in the fields
from sunrise to sunset, and then
she spoke of the slavery, of the
German peasant woman. The
brightness fled her face, the soft
eyes grew hard.
"Ah.hose Hun dogs!" came her
cry, "Iji Germany it is the man
only whose hands are, unmarred ly
1 the grind of work. Look! Seemy
hands? And I am a French woman,
I."
Jeanne Bouvier in her tenth year
was put to work IS hours a day
in a silk factory in Paris for less
, HUe. Jetv Bouvrerl
than a half franc a day less than
10 cents a day. She reached wom
anhood in the factory and then, as
a needle-worker, gained two and
one-half francs a day.
"I made shirts," she said in
French, answering a , question,
"First by hand, later'by machinery.
"Flash-flash, in-and-out, would go
the shuttle. It sang me a song.
It sang of what life is to those who
toil, and it sang what life should
be. 'It sang, too, what life, some
day, shall be for the. worker. Flash
flash, in-and-out. I have its song
singing in my heart, sometimes
gladsome, mostly "sad. My hands
know the shuttle's song in my heart.
See them?"
In 1898 Jeanne Bouvier became
active in her trade union and since
that time has been a leader in the
labor movement in France. In
1909 she was elected member of
the Supreme Council of the French
Federation of Labor, and in 1915
was made member of the minimum
wage commission for home work
ers for the Department of the Seine.
Famous Women
John Dunton's "Iris."
"God saw thee most fit for me."
That was Ihe inscription on Iris'
wedding ring. John Dunton, a
scribbler and bookseller, who wrote
500 works not worth a pin, married
a lovely girl who believed in him,
served him through the temptations
of the 18th centuryy washed and
ironed for him, sold his pamphlets
1 1 . 4 f I
ana nonsense, ana aiea ior mm in
the end.
A flattcrlitpr was born. November
18. to Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Brando
of San Francisco. Mr. Brando is
the son of E. E. Brando of Omaha.
Mrs. Brando was formerly Miss
Dorothv Mvers. daughter of Frank
H. Myers of Omaha.
Council Bluffs Society
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Mr. and Mrs. 'Herbert Duqu
are now at' home at the Duqueite
residence on Glen avenue. They
were married two weeks ago in Chi
cago at the Church of the Redeemer
and the wedding breakfast was
served at the Blackstone. The bride
.was formerly Miss Evelyn Smith of
this city.
South First street chapter of St.
Paul's guild met on Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. W. J.
Barrett on Logan street. The. aft
ernoon, was spent in sewing quilt
blocks. On December 6 the club
will, hold a bazar at the home of
Mrs. Richard Green.
The ladies of the Dodge Engi
neers gave a very delightful enter
tainment in honor of the boys who
had seen service, at Eagles' hall on
Monday evening. A number of the
out-of-town boys were present and
spent a very pleasant evening with
their old "buddies." The music
was good and the boys needed no
urging to dance, in fact, the older
members of the party enjoyed this
part of the entertainment as much
as the boys and their partners.
Fried chicken, cakq, buns and coffee
were servied and were nearly as
popular as the dancing.
Oakland avenue chapter of St.
Pauls met on Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Martin Peterson.
The regular business was transact
ed and plans were made for a party
to be held in the spring. Mrs. E. E.
Norgaard will entertain at an in
door picnic on the second Monday
in December.
Mrs. "Fred Spooner entertained
the Ideal club at luncheon on
Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Mrs. South
ard, Mrs. Moth, Mrs. Pyper, Mrs.
Cutler and MrsrBonham, were as
sistant hostesses. The club will
hold a sturdy meeting next week at
Mrs. Spooner's.
Donald Annis, son of A. D. An
nis and Miss Marjorie Seybert,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. T. Sey
bert, ' were quietly married on
Wednesday morning at 6:30 at St.
Francis church, Rev. Father F. P.
McManus officiating. Mr. Albert
Annis, brother of the groom was
best man and Miss Brunette Gran
ger of Kankakee, 111., was brides
maid. The wedding march was
xplayedby Miss Elizabeth Quinn
and Miss Agnes Wickham, sang,
"Oh, Promise Me" and "Because."
Miss Rodna Hughes played softly
during the mass. The bride wore a
black satin dress, fur coat and small
hat, with corsage of violets. The
, wedding breakfast was served at
' the home of the bride's parents for
the bridal party and a few intimate
friends. Covers were laid for 20.
Mr. and Mrs. Annis left during the
forenoon on their wedding trip.
Miss Elizabeth Annis entertained
on Tuesday evening in honor of
Miss Marjorie Seybert and Donald
Annis, who were married on
Wedivsday morning. A number of
novel features furnished amusement
between dances, among them a
mock wedding which was solemn
ized at 1 o'clock. Miss Coramay
Keeline w,as'the bride and Leslie
Hall the groom. Dancing began at
9 and lasted until the early morn
ing. Mrs. Charles Test Stewart enter
tained at luncheon on Monday at
the Omaha club, in honor of Miss
Mary Stillman and Miss Maud
Smith entertained at tea during the
afternoon for her and Mrs. Holmes
Forsyth, of Chicago. , Miss Stillman
was the honor guest at dinner on
Monday evening given by Mrs.
William Coppock. On Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Stillman
entertained at luncheon in honor of
their daughter and her fiance, Mr.
John Shaw Brocksmit of Chicago.
On Tuesday evening they were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Everett and on Wednesday Mrs.
Angelina Brinsmaid and her father,
Mr. Rockwell, entertained the wed
ding party on Wednesday at lunch
eon. . .
Miss Mary Stillman and Mr.
John Shaw Brocksmit were married
on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at St. Paul's by Rev. Mann., The
wedding march was played by Prof.
Christopher Thornton. The bride
entered the church on her fathers
arm. She was attended by her
sister. Miss Nancy and Miss Carol
Mason of Chicago. Mr. Horace
Armstrong was best man and the
Messrs Holmes Forsythe, Robert
Mathews, Bradford Wells, all of
Chicago and Hugh Stillman, brother
of the bride, were ushers. An in
formal reception was held after the
ceremony at .the home of the brides
parents on Willow avenue. Mr. and
Mrs. Brocksmit will'' spend their
honeymoon in the south and ill be
at home to their friends after Janu
ary 1 in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Morehouse
have announced the engagement of
their daughter. Kathryn, to Mr.
Paul J. Vollmar of Omaha, the
wedding to take place on Wednes
day, November 26. ,
Mrs. A. M. Jackson entertained
the Book Lovers on Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. True reviewed the
life and writings of Joseph Conrad
and Mrs. Otis gave a paper on
"Onera in English."
The members or the Tuesday
History club will meet at the home
of Mrs. S. B. Snyder and go in a
body to the Twin Bridges farm
with Mrs. O. J. McManus.
The Harmony Chapter kensmgton
held its regular business meeting on
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R.
G. McCaw. The hostess was as
sisted by Mrs. Gilllspie, Mrs. Gieger
and Mrs. Van Fossen. Next week
the election of officers will be held
at the home of Mrs. Jackson, 116
South Seventh street.
Piles-Fistula-Cured With
out the Use of the Knife
No Chloroform. No Ether, i Examination free to alL
. DOCTOR F. M. HAHN
401 Paxton Block.
: Hour: 9 A. M. to S P. M. Daily.. Evening, 7 to 8 P. M.
Sunday, 11 A. M. to 1 P. M. Only. -
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r We are very glad, always, to wrap parcels for
shipment by parcels x post or express, at the
ACCOMMODATION. DESK, in the Basement.
This service is without charge, of course.
ACTS THE PACB
;We just hare Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day in which to finish up our Thanksgiving
shopping, you know. And this is just to remind
you that we have everything needed.
With Special Thought of Thanbgiving Needs
Our offerings for Monday have been
selected and made ready. The innumer
able things needed big and little have
been carefully chosen.
So you, in preparing; for the joyful
celebration of the feast, will find everyone
and everything here in readiness to serve
and assist you.
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To All Lovers of the Beautiful
Monday we offer a most exquisite display of, Filet LacQ pieces lunch cloths, dinner and banquet
cloths, sets, scarfs and spreads "
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The Highest Class Linens Ever Brought to Omaha, in Our
THANXSGIVING LINEN SALE
At a Saving of 20 to 35 oh Today's Values
$750 Real Filet
Lunch! Cloths
In the 72-inch round size; real
filet lace edge, with embroidered
and Richelieu work designs, 25
inches deep. Pour very beautiful
hand-made Italian lace motifs and
eight inset motifs of real filet
lace. The price is
475.00
$2,500 Dinner Cloth, $2,000
Here's one of the most elaborate lace cloths in the
history of hand-made laces one which required months
and months to make. This dinner cloth is made of real
filet lace, trimmed in 5-inch width filet, with eighteen inset
motifs of Venetian lace representing Cupid, Horn of Plenty,
Rose and Eagle designs, interwoven with elaborate Riche
lieu cut work designs and filet lace work insertions.'
The size is 96 inches in diameter it's a real work of
art ana the price is
$2,000
$775 Real Filet Lace
Dinner Cloths
72 by 90-inch dinner cloth,
3-inch filet lace edge, with large
hand-made Venetian lace motif.
Four motifs on corners, two rep
resenting Knight of Challenge,
and two Music. Elaborate hand
embroidered and Richelieu de
signs iu border.
500.00
Filet Lace Scarfs
Four sizes, 2-inch filet lace sides; beautiful cat work de
signs, inserted filet motifs. One 22x36-inch size; one 22x45-inch
size; one 22x54-inch size; one 22x70-inch size
Complete Set of 4 Pieces, 198.00
$400 Filet Lace Center
In the 36-inch round size, trimmed with real lace, has four
inserted hand-worked Venetian lace motifs, with most elaborate
and beautiful cut work designs. Unusually charming and dainty.
275.00
These goods were purchased by one of the 'foremost Armenian Importers of high-class lace pieces and
linens prior to the entry of the United States into the World War and were secured by us at pre-war
prices, or a saving of approximately '20 to 35 on today's values. . -- -
, We cordially invite lovers of the beautiful to visit our Linen Department MAIN FLOOR where
these beautiful and elaborate linens will be displayed Monday. '
MAIN FLOOR
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For Cooking the Feast
and Serving It
Here Are Real Money Saving Values on
Most Necessary Accessories
' LISK ROASTERS
Made of high grade triple coated
Onyx enamel ware, self-hasting with
v removable tray.
No. 0 Extra small size, 3.19
No. 1 Small size, 3.59
No. 2 Medium size, 3.98
No. 3 Large size, , 4.29
No. 4 Extra larare. 4.69
SEKVLXG TEA IS
Glass bottom, mahogany frame serving
trays. ' A high grade item in -this sale.
Special 2.29
CARVING SETS
Universal kind, come tt stag ebony, bone and
pearl handle. Every piece absolutely guaran
teed. Priced from 4.00 to 14.00
CRUMB TRAT SETS
, Consists of crumb tray with scraper;
aluminum, packed in holly box nicely
" embossed. Special, set, 1.39
NUT CRACKS AND PICK,
Consists of 6 picks and nut crack; nicely
nickeled finish. Special 49d
KTJT B0TVU
Rustic patterns. Just tO Bjr the .wood i3
cut from the trees, only highly varnished.
Special 159
"UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC
GOODS"
Ik special showing of Unl
varsal Home needs such as
toasters, coffee percolators,
chafing dish, coffee machines
nd other electric devices,
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DELPH0S COO POPPERS
Made of heavy blue steel witt
a sliding cover. Special, 59
ALUMINUM BASTING
SPOONS
Made of cast aluminum, in
15-inch length. Special, 59
GRAPE FRUIT AND PARING
KNIVES
In assorted handles and
shapes; made of best grade
of steeL Special, 29
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And Why Not a Set of Chimes?
DEAGEN MILITARY f!HTlvTES ar
any home; unique; last a lifetime; are used three times
daily. Delightfully rich and resonant in tone.-
No. 300 Chimes, each.... mt 7.50
No. 500 Chimes. each .""l'Kt
No. 11 Chimes, each ....12i50
No. 20 Chimes, earn - 10'ern
XT rtt st ' jL4.JU
No. 21 Chimes, each 15.00
Beautifully finished in Mahoganv or- Oak. -
- CHINA DEPT. MAIN FLOOR
HERE'S SILVER WARE, TOO
1 he Lovely Peach Pattern at
Exactly Half Price
R. Wallace & Sons' Sectional Silver Plate guaranteed with
out time limit. We will replace any piece at any time that it
does not give satisfaction.
BASEMENT
Teaspoons, set of 6 '
Orange Spoons, set of 6
Individual Salad Fork, set of 6
Oyster Forks, set of 6
Ice Cream Spoons, set of 6
Bouillon Spoons, set of 6
Tomato Server, each
Cold Meat Fork, each
Sugar Spoons, each
Butter Knife, each
Gravy Ladle, each
Cream Ladle, each
,f Berry Spoon, each
Hollow Handle Medium Knives,
set of 6 , .
Flat Medium Forks, set of 6
1847 Rogers Vintage pattern,
medium hollow handle knives,
set of 6; regular 10.00, sale
price 5.00
Medium flat 'forks, regular
7.00, sale price
3.50
Regular
2.75
4.00
5.25
3.75
3.75
5.00 '
2.25
1.50
1.00
1.00
2.00
1.50
2.50
10.00
5.50
Sale
1.38
2.00
2.65
1.87
1.87
2.25
1.00
.75
.50
.50
1.00
.75
1.25
5.00
2.75
3
Stag handle 3-piece carving
sets; of fine steel with 9-inch
blade; nicelyx put up in lined
box. Regular valuation 4.50,'
sale price
2.98
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